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Detectives said the shooting is not connected with two other recent shootings, allegedly between two rival groups, in which two men have been killed.

Jarrett Davis, who celebrates his 25th birthday Sunday, was interviewed by detectives about the incident and later released. Authorities say Davis fired the shots that fatally wounded 27-year-old Ramone Mike.

Though the case is classified as a homicide, detectives said due to circumstances surrounding the shooting and conflicting stories, the case will be presented to the State Attorney's Office for its review.

Detectives said they've recovered the guns that were allegedly in the possession of both Davis and Mike. They would not reveal the types of weapons collected.

From their investigation, detectives said the two men apparently have been involved in what was described as an ongoing dispute, and on Saturday there was an argument between them not far from the 1200 block of Southwest Fifth Street, in front of a home under construction.

Authorities said they were told both men had guns and that Mike was shot during the confrontation. He was transported to Ocala Regional Medical Center, where he died.

Aside from interviewing Davis, detectives have spoken with several potential witnesses, trying to gather as much information as they can on why the altercation escalated to Mike being shot.

Family members who gathered at Mike's mother's residence told the Star-Banner in an interview that Mike felt threatened by Davis.

On several occasions, those family members said Davis has driven by Mike's mother's home. They said Davis, who has known Mike for years, had stolen Mike's dog and claimed Mike owed him money.

Davis eventually returned the dog, but still alleges that Mike owed him $150.

Mike, the family members said, decided to talk with Davis on Saturday.

Family members said Mike was shot multiple times in the upper body. They said Davis has pulled a gun on Mike more than once, and did so as recently as two days ago.

“This was unnecessary,” said Mike's sister Pamela Crowell.

The victim's mother, Ernestine Johnson, said her son was born and raised in Ocala and attended West Port High School. She said he was attending the College of Central Florida, where he was studying business management. He leaves behind a 3-month-old son, Johnson said.

“He was a good person. He would do anything for you. He had a good heart, and was very protective of his family and a good father to his son,” Johnson said.

Warnell Croskey Jr., Mike's brother, said Mike played football at West Port.

“He liked to have fun. … This is crazy, man. I'm in disbelief,” Croskey said.

Anyone with information about the shooting can contact Detective Jamie Buchbinder at 369-7141.

<p>An argument between two men on Saturday ended with one of the men shot to death, while the alleged gunman was taken to the Ocala Police Department for questioning, according to detectives.</p><p>Detectives said the shooting is not connected with two other recent shootings, allegedly between two rival groups, in which two men have been killed.</p><p>Jarrett Davis, who celebrates his 25th birthday Sunday, was interviewed by detectives about the incident and later released. Authorities say Davis fired the shots that fatally wounded 27-year-old Ramone Mike.</p><p>Though the case is classified as a homicide, detectives said due to circumstances surrounding the shooting and conflicting stories, the case will be presented to the State Attorney's Office for its review.</p><p>Detectives said they've recovered the guns that were allegedly in the possession of both Davis and Mike. They would not reveal the types of weapons collected.</p><p>From their investigation, detectives said the two men apparently have been involved in what was described as an ongoing dispute, and on Saturday there was an argument between them not far from the 1200 block of Southwest Fifth Street, in front of a home under construction.</p><p>Authorities said they were told both men had guns and that Mike was shot during the confrontation. He was transported to Ocala Regional Medical Center, where he died.</p><p>Aside from interviewing Davis, detectives have spoken with several potential witnesses, trying to gather as much information as they can on why the altercation escalated to Mike being shot.</p><p>Family members who gathered at Mike's mother's residence told the Star-Banner in an interview that Mike felt threatened by Davis.</p><p>On several occasions, those family members said Davis has driven by Mike's mother's home. They said Davis, who has known Mike for years, had stolen Mike's dog and claimed Mike owed him money.</p><p>Davis eventually returned the dog, but still alleges that Mike owed him $150.</p><p>Mike, the family members said, decided to talk with Davis on Saturday.</p><p>Family members said Mike was shot multiple times in the upper body. They said Davis has pulled a gun on Mike more than once, and did so as recently as two days ago.</p><p>“This was unnecessary,” said Mike's sister Pamela Crowell.</p><p>The victim's mother, Ernestine Johnson, said her son was born and raised in Ocala and attended West Port High School. She said he was attending the College of Central Florida, where he was studying business management. He leaves behind a 3-month-old son, Johnson said.</p><p>“He was a good person. He would do anything for you. He had a good heart, and was very protective of his family and a good father to his son,” Johnson said.</p><p>Warnell Croskey Jr., Mike's brother, said Mike played football at West Port.</p><p>“He liked to have fun. … This is crazy, man. I'm in disbelief,” Croskey said.</p><p>Anyone with information about the shooting can contact Detective Jamie Buchbinder at 369-7141.</p>